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Set up your router for internet manually - Vodafone R216/Windows 10

Usually, your router automatically uses the necessary settings to connect to the Internet. If this isn't the case, it may help to set up your router for internet manually.

Step 1 of 18

Turn on your router

Press and hold On/Off.

Step 2 of 18

Connect to your Wi-Fi hotspot

Do the following in Windows:Click the network icon.

Step 3 of 18

Connect to your Wi-Fi hotspot

Highlight the name of your Wi-Fi hotspot and click Connect.

Step 4 of 18

Connect to your Wi-Fi hotspot

You can find the name and password for your Wi-Fi hotspot on the inside of the back cover.

Step 5 of 18

Connect to your Wi-Fi hotspot

Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and click Next.A connection to your Wi-Fi hotspot is established.

Step 6 of 18

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Open a browser.Key in http://vodafonemobile.wifi in the address bar and press Enter.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.PLEASE NOTE:If the wrong PUK is entered ten times, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

Step 7 of 18

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

If you're asked to key in your PIN:Highlight the field below "Enter current PIN code" and key in your PIN.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.PLEASE NOTE:If the wrong PUK is entered ten times, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

Step 8 of 18

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Click Submit.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.PLEASE NOTE:If the wrong PUK is entered ten times, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

Step 9 of 18

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Highlight the field next to "Password" and key in admin

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.PLEASE NOTE:If the wrong PUK is entered ten times, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

Step 10 of 18

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Click Login.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.PLEASE NOTE:If the wrong PUK is entered ten times, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

Step 11 of 18

Find "Connection"

Click Mobile Broadband.

Step 12 of 18

Find "Connection"

Click Connection.

Step 13 of 18

Create new data connection

Click the drop down list below "Account type".

Step 14 of 18

Create new data connection

Highlight Custom.

Step 15 of 18

Enter APN

Highlight the field below "IPv4/IPv6 APN" and key in vfinternet.au

Step 16 of 18

Enter dial-up number

Highlight the field below "IPv4/IPv6 Number" and key in *99#

Step 17 of 18

Save settings

Click Save.

Step 18 of 18

Exit

Click Logout.

1.
Turn on your router

Press and hold On/Off.

2.
Connect to your Wi-Fi hotspot

Do the following in Windows:Click the network icon.

Highlight the name of your Wi-Fi hotspot and click Connect.

You can find the name and password for your Wi-Fi hotspot on the inside of the back cover.

Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and click Next.A connection to your Wi-Fi hotspot is established.

3.
Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Open a browser.Key in http://vodafonemobile.wifi in the address bar and press Enter.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.PLEASE NOTE:If the wrong PUK is entered ten times, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

If you're asked to key in your PIN:Highlight the field below "Enter current PIN code" and key in your PIN.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.PLEASE NOTE:If the wrong PUK is entered ten times, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

Click Submit.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.PLEASE NOTE:If the wrong PUK is entered ten times, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

Highlight the field next to "Password" and key in admin

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.PLEASE NOTE:If the wrong PUK is entered ten times, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

Click Login.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.PLEASE NOTE:If the wrong PUK is entered ten times, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

4.
Find "Connection"

Click Mobile Broadband.

Click Connection.

5.
Create new data connection

Click the drop down list below "Account type".

Highlight Custom.

6.
Enter APN

Highlight the field below "IPv4/IPv6 APN" and key in vfinternet.au

7.
Enter dial-up number

Highlight the field below "IPv4/IPv6 Number" and key in *99#

8.
Save settings

Click Save.

9.
Exit

Click Logout.

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